This taxidermy scene brings the struggle for survival in the Indian jungle to a quiet corner of a Manhattan museum.

An eerie diorama that captures the majestic nature of a few prehistoric-looking beasts.

This poignant display is now a memorial to these regionally extinct species.

Recovered suit of a cannibalistic West African gang.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

Hidden in Central Park's Ramble is a troublesome cave buried just beneath the surface.

Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic’s missed arrival.

Supremely flaky treats await at Amadou Ly’s boulangerie and patisserie.

Harlem park dedicated to compulsive hoarders killed by their own junk.

This small New York museum celebrates the mountainous artwork of a Russian mystic.

A Gothic-style abode built to accommodate the church's three resident peacocks.

A curious fountain that has no water and includes Satan, a crab, and 9 giraffes.

The "Seinfeld" diner.

This giant boulder is sandwiched between apartment complexes in upper Manhattan.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

This residential door allows San Francisco muggles a glimpse at the wizarding world.

Offering commanding views of the California coastline, this restaurant was a hub for the artists and bohemians of Big Sur.

The stately birthplace of California's statehood.

This remarkably simple jail went over a century without an escape.

A tree grown from astronaut seeds which were exposed to cosmic rays.

A hip bar decorated with walls of golden skulls.

The greatest real estate coup of all time.